WorldBritish tourist killed in storm clung to kayak for hoursAt least 12 dead in violent weather that's hit nations including France and Italy.20 Aug 12:00 AM
TravelTerrified woman finds 18 horrific creatures in suitcase after trip to CroatiaA mother and 17 babies were found when the woman unpacked her luggage.31 Jul 11:30 PM
New ZealandSecrets of a WhatsApp group: Five countries, seven different bouts of Covid-19A group of Kiwi friends around the world started a group chat. Then each got Covid.18 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumConstructionWho's claiming $518,000 from failed Tauranga builder?Revenue during Covid insufficient to cover overheads, liquidator David Thomas says.27 May 05:30 AM
PremiumPremiumTravel30 places you can visit without a pre-departure testPlus, 14 destinations you can visit without needing a test to return to NZ.05 May 06:00 PM
InvestmentOIO approves Austrian aristocrat's farm purchase for forestry conversionThe aristocrat has been given approval to buy another farm in NZ to plant pine trees on.01 Apr 03:16 AM
TravelLonely Planet shares 5 of Europe's best train journeysDitch the crowded airports and tiny plane windows for the magical world of train travel.29 Mar 12:31 AM
TravelHere's where you can find the world's cheapest Michelin-starred restaurantWith $35, you can dine like a top-shelf foodie.11 Mar 12:38 AM
PremiumPremiumWorldAustria does a U-turn on mandatory Covid vaccinationsNew York Times: Case numbers remain high, but far fewer Austrians are seriously ill.09 Mar 09:36 PM
WorldNo masks, movies and bars open: The nations lifting Omicron restrictionsFlattening case counts in recent days raises hopes of another turning point in pandemic.02 Feb 06:08 PM
TravelThese countries won't accept double-vaccinated visitorsDouble-vaxxed visitors can be turned away in these countries.01 Feb 04:00 AM
WorldAustria approves Covid vaccine mandate - the first of its kind in EuropeOfficials say the mandate is needed to drive up vax rates.20 Jan 06:06 PM
TravelTourist Taxes: Countries that will charge visitors extra in 2022Where will you be hit with a tourist tax and why?20 Jan 01:05 AM
WorldNotorious criminal Josef Fritzl could be released from jail earlyFritzl imprisoned his daughter in a basement for 24 years and fathered children with her.30 Dec 04:35 AM
TravelTrain Games: EU's scattergun approach threatens success of overnight rail travelIt's difficult to promote sustainable rail travel if you don't have enough actual trains.20 Dec 02:32 AM
PremiumPremiumTravel2022 Travel: World's best river cruises from Europe to the AmazonDo ocean cruises' crowds and potential big waves leave you cold? Consider river cruising.12 Dec 03:14 AM
TravelContiki reveals places Covid-19 has made more expensiveGet ready to fork out a little more than usual when you visit these destinations.05 Dec 05:29 PM
WorldOmicron keeps world on edge as variant reaches USEuropean Union chief says waiting for advice on the new variant feels like 'an eternity'.01 Dec 05:25 PM
TravelDiffering virus measures 'endanger confidence' says EUCountries taking their own approach to restrictions undermine confidence says EU.25 Nov 06:50 PM
TravelEurope braces against 'dramatic' Covid-surgeAs a fourth wave of Covid-19 sweeps across Europe, severe restrictions follow.21 Nov 07:23 PM
WorldProtests erupt over virus rules in Austria, Italy, CroatiaProtesters, some from far-right groups, marched through Vienna after lockdown announced.20 Nov 07:40 PM
WorldAustria in nationwide lockdown from Monday - vaccines to become mandatoryLockdown will last for a maximum of 20 days, Austria's chancellor says.19 Nov 04:00 PM
WorldLockdowns return to Europe as Covid surges againToughest restrictions loom again, including for double jabbed – in deadly fourth wave.18 Nov 10:08 PM
WorldCountry placing two million unvaccinated people into lockdownThe move prohibits unvaccinated people 12 and older from leaving their homes.14 Nov 08:01 PM
WorldConfronting 'our role as perpetrators': Austria unveils Holocaust memorial"We looked away for too long, until we became aware of our role as perpetrators."13 Nov 10:00 PM
World'Probably inevitable': Nation to lock down the unvaxxed as Europe cases surgeCovid cases are skyrocketing in Europe, leaving nations to make some tough choices.12 Nov 06:34 PM
TravelUK travellers may need booster jab to avoid quarantineDouble-vaxxed may not be enough for travellers in the UK.07 Nov 11:54 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldThe 'plagiarism hunter' terrorising the German-speaking worldNew York Times: He's ended careers, forced politicians out and hounded scores of others.13 Sep 12:02 AM
WorldMysterious 'Havana syndrome' cases investigated among US diplomats in ViennaThe Austria-based officials have reported unusual symptoms since Biden came to office.18 Jul 12:23 AM
WorldEscaped snake bites man on genitals while on the toiletA neighbour's pet snake has given a man a nasty early morning surprise.06 Jul 05:51 AM
WorldCustomer's grim discovery on tanning bedThe Austrian woman walked into a room to find a dead woman.30 May 06:22 PM
LifestyleElderly patient has wrong leg amputated in 'tragic hospital mistake'A patient lost his good leg due to a hospital error. Now he's set to lose the other one.20 May 09:01 PM
PremiumPremiumOlympics'Extra special': New Zealand's most successful skier on Robinson's riseKiwi alpine skier Alice Robinson is considered by a world best to be the next big thing.18 Mar 04:00 AM
EntertainmentTerminated: 'Worst president ever' - Arnie compares Trump, Capitol siege to Nazis'The good thing is he will soon be as irrelevant as an old tweet.'10 Jan 06:22 PM
